Author: Central Jersey

  • HILLBOROUGH: Siegrist OT goal lifts Raiders

    HHS rallies for state tournament win By Bob Nuse, The Packet Group    As the season goes on, Gary Biggs can see his team mature right before his eyes.    His Hillsborough High ice hockey team trailed Manalapan, 2-0, late in the second period of Tuesday’s state tournament opener. But like they have done recently, the Raiders…

  • HILLSBOROUGH: School shares tech success

    Other districts hear tips, visit classrooms By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor    Educators from 29 school districts, mostly in New Jersey, spent Thursday in Hillsborough hearing how schools here are moving from textbook to Chromebook with enthusiasm and success.    They saw township teachers use computers in the classroom, and heard program leaders offer do’s and don’ts…

  • REGION: Congressional race coming into sharper focus

    REGION: Congressional race coming into sharper focus

    The early race for the 12th Congressional District is already heating up a little more than a week after U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, D-12, announced his retirement. By Charles W. Kim, Managing Editor The early race for the 12th Congressional District is already heating up a little more than a week after U.S. Rep. Rush…

  • HAMILTON: Students offer lifesaving aid

    HAMILTON: Students offer lifesaving aid

    For students at Nottingham High School, the annual blood drive has been a staple of service to the community. by James McEvoy, Managing Editor HAMILTON — For students at Nottingham High School, the annual blood drive has been a staple of service to the community.    In the most recent drive held Monday and Tuesday 211…

  • PLUMSTED BRIEFS: February 27

    New Egypt High School proudly presents the Musical “Annie.”    Showings will occur in the high school auditorium on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday March 1 at 7 p.m. There will also be a showing Sunday, March 2 at 2 p.m.    Tickets may be purchased at the door or at nehs.booktix.com.    The AARP will be offering…

  • SPRINGFIELD HAPPENINGS: February 27

    by Packet Media Group Springfield Township is seeking volunteers for several emergency medical services and Fire Department openings.    Those interested in joining the township’s team of emergency volunteers should contact Patricia Clayton, township clerk, at 609-723-4848.    The Springfield Township School District is seeking incoming kindergarten students for its all day kindergarten for the 2014-15 school…

  • FLORENCE: Shrek to come alive on stage

    Florence Township High School will present ‘Shrek’ March 6, 7 and 8, starting at 7 p.m. by Amy Batista, Special Writer FLORENCE — Ready to “Shrek” with laughter?    If so, Florence Township High School will be the place to be as the school will present “Shrek” March 6, 7, and 8, starting at 7 p.m.…

  • REGION: Congressional race coming into sharper focus
  • LETTER: He sees an injustice in ‘stand your ground’

    To the editor:     The last four words in the Pledge of Allegiance are “and justice for all.”    These words reflect the nation we strive to be.    Yet it is clear that, in many instances, racial, ethnic or sub-cultural characteristics may be dominating factors in the end results of judgment.    One of the most glaring…